Weekend Bombay Chicken Biryani

Name: Bombay Chicken Biryani: With Onion Raita & Masala Soda
Prep time: 1 h 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 2 h 35 min
Ingredients: Oil – ½ cup; Onions (large) – 6, sliced; Tomatoes – 4, chopped; Ginger Garlic Paste – 3 tbsp; Green Chilies – 6; Green Cardamom – 1; Black Cardamom – 1; Cloves – 1; Cinnamon – 1 stick; Star Anise – 1; Bombay Biryani Masala – 60g (1 packet); Salt – to taste; Red Chilli Powder – ½ tsp; Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder – 1 tsp; Coriander Powder – ½ tsp; Cumin Powder – 1 tsp; Curd – 1 cup; Small Potatoes – 4; Chicken – 1 kg; Water – ¾ cup; Lemon Juice – ½ lemon; Coriander Leaves – handful; Water – as required; Star Anise – 1; Green Cardamom – 3; Black Cardamom – 1; Cloves – 5; Cinnamon – 2 sticks; Cumin Seeds – ½ tsp; Black Peppercorns – 15–20

Weekend Special Bombay Chicken Biryani - Fresh Byte Kitchen

Ingredients

For Chicken Masala:
Oil – ½ cup
Onions (large) – 6, sliced
Tomatoes – 4, chopped
Ginger Garlic Paste – 3 tbsp
Green Chilies – 6
Green Cardamom – 1
Black Cardamom – 1
Cloves – 1
Cinnamon – 1 stick
Star Anise – 1
Bombay Biryani Masala – 60g (1 packet)
Salt – to taste
Red Chilli Powder – ½ tsp
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder – 1 tsp
Coriander Powder – ½ tsp
Cumin Powder – 1 tsp
Curd – 1 cup
Small Potatoes – 4
Chicken – 1 kg
Water – ¾ cup
Lemon Juice – ½ lemon
Coriander Leaves – handful
For Rice:
Water – as required
Star Anise – 1
Green Cardamom – 3
Black Cardamom – 1
Cloves – 5
Cinnamon – 2 sticks
Cumin Seeds – ½ tsp
Black Peppercorns – 15–20
Shah Jeera – 1 tsp
Bay Leaves – 3
Salt – to taste
Oil – 2 tbsp
Lemon Juice – ½ lemon
Basmati Rice – 3 cups (soaked for 1 hour)
For Layering:
Cooked Chicken Masala
80% cooked Basmati Rice
Red Food Color (optional)
Birista (fried onions)
Coriander Leaves
Mint Leaves
Ghee
For Onion Raita:
1 Onion, sliced
1 Cup Curd
Salt to taste
Juice of ½ Lemon
Black Pepper Powder
Red Chilli Powder
Coriander Leaves
For Masala Soda :
5 tbsp Sugar
1½ tsp Black Salt
1 tsp Black Pepper Powder
1½ tsp Chaat Masala
Juice of 2 Lemons
Mint Leaves
Ice Cubes
Chilled Soda

Difficulty : Medium

Serves : 8

🍗🍚🥤 Weekend Special Bombay Chicken Biryani, Onion Raita & Refreshing Masala Soda is a complete family meal packed with rich flavors and aromatic spices. Tender chicken is cooked in a flavorful Bombay biryani masala and layered with fragrant basmati rice for the perfect dum biryani. Served alongside cooling onion raita and tangy masala soda, this delicious combination is perfect for weekend gatherings, family lunches, special occasions, and festive celebrations. ✨😋

Cooking Steps

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BOMBAY CHICKEN BIRYANI RECIPE:
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Prepare the Chicken Masala:
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Heat oil in a large pot and fry the sliced onions until golden brown.
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Add green cardamom, black cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, star anise, ginger-garlic paste, and green chillies. Sauté for 1–2 minutes.
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Add chopped tomatoes and cook until soft and mushy.
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Add Bombay Biryani Masala, salt, red chilli powder, Kashmiri red chilli powder, coriander powder, and cumin powder. Mix well.
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Add curd and cook until the oil starts separating.
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Add potatoes and chicken. Mix well to coat the chicken with the masala.
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Pour in ¾ cup water, add lemon juice and coriander leaves.
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Cover and cook until the chicken is almost done. Switch off the flame and keep aside.
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Cook the Rice:
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Bring plenty of water to a boil in a large pot.
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Add star anise, green cardamom, black cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, cumin seeds, black peppercorns, shah jeera, bay leaves, salt, oil, and lemon juice.
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Add the soaked basmati rice and cook until 80% done.
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Drain the rice and keep aside.
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Layer the Biryani:
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Spread half of the prepared chicken masala in a heavy-bottomed pot.
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Add half of the cooked rice over the chicken.
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Sprinkle red food colour, birista (fried onions), coriander leaves, mint leaves, and ghee.
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Repeat the layers with the remaining chicken masala and rice.
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Again sprinkle red food colour, birista, coriander leaves, mint leaves, and ghee on top.
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Dum Cooking:
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Cover the pot tightly with a lid.
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Cook on low flame for 30 minutes.
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Turn off the heat and let the biryani rest for 10 minutes.
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Gently mix the layers before serving.
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ONION RAITA:
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Thinly slice the onion and place it in a mixing bowl.
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Add curd and salt.
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Squeeze in the lemon juice.
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Add black pepper powder and red Chilli powder.
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Add chopped coriander leaves and give it a final mix.
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Chill for a few minutes if desired.
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Refreshing Onion Raita Ready to Serve!
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MASALA SODA:
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In a jug, add the prepared sugar syrup (made with 5 tbsp sugar and water).
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Add black salt, black pepper powder, chaat masala, and lemon juice. Mix well.
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Add mint leaves and ice cubes.
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Top up with chilled soda and stir gently.
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Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing Masala Soda.
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Refreshing Masala Soda Ready to Serve!
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Serve the hot Chicken Biryani with Onion Raita and chilled masala Soda.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Bombay biryani different?

Bombay biryani uses tomatoes and plenty of fried onions, and often potatoes and dried plums, which give it a slightly tangy, sweet flavour. The ready Bombay biryani masala gives it its signature taste.